Largest observed gap
Household income
$85,654 tract average vs. $81,276 citywide (+5%)
The tract average runs 5% above the citywide median, a modest separation worth checking against the individual rows before drawing a local conclusion.
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Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods in Owatonna
Among 8 census tracts, Tract 9605 leads at $105,526 median income - about 2× Tract 9604 at $52,569.
8 census tracts · Minnesota · Census ACS 2023
Avg. Tract Income
$85,654
median household
Income Range
$52,569 – $105,526
lowest to highest tract
Avg. Tract Rent
$1,099/mo
median gross rent
Census Tracts
8
in Owatonna
Where the tract view differs from the citywide view
How these gaps are calculated
These comparisons use the average of the tract medians listed on this page and the ACS citywide median. They are two different geographic summaries, so the gap is a reading aid rather than an estimate of a typical household.
Comparison 2
Monthly rent
$1,099 tract average vs. $1,125 citywide (-2%)
The listed-tract figure sits within 2% of the citywide median. Treat this as broad agreement, not proof that every block has the same conditions.
Comparison 3
Home value
$231,125 tract average vs. $234,600 citywide (-1%)
The listed-tract figure sits within 1% of the citywide median. Treat this as broad agreement, not proof that every block has the same conditions.
What counts as a neighborhood here?
PlainCities uses U.S. Census tracts as neighborhood units, small, stable areas of a few thousand residents each. The table below lists this city's tracts, sorted by median household income.
Census Tracts by Income
Showing 8 of 8 tracts, sorted by median household income - Tract 9605 highest at $105,526 ; Tract 9604 lowest at $52,569.
| Tract | Population | |
|---|---|---|
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Tract 9602 Steele Co. | 5,892 | View › |
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Tract 9603 Steele Co. | 5,884 | View › |
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Tract 9607 Steele Co. | 5,551 | View › |
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Tract 9601 Steele Co. | 5,062 | View › |
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Tract 9604 Steele Co. | 4,639 | View › |
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Tract 9606 Steele Co. | 3,960 | View › |
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Tract 9608 Steele Co. | 3,642 | View › |
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Tract 9605 Steele Co. | 2,783 | View › |
Source and tract definition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023. Census tracts are small, stable geographic units used for statistical analysis. Each tract typically contains 1,200–8,000 people. Last updated: 2026